al dente

US /æl ˈden.teɪ/
UK /æl ˈden.teɪ/
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al dente

cooked so as to be still firm when bitten

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The pasta should be cooked al dente, not mushy.
La pasta debe cocinarse al dente, no blanda.
He prefers his vegetables cooked al dente to retain their crunch.
Él prefiere sus verduras cocinadas al dente para que conserven su crujido.